Green Pool Recovery — West Austin, TX

Green Pool Recovery in West Austin, TX

Green pool recovery across West Austin runs into a problem the newer suburbs do not have: legacy equipment. Many pools in the 78746, 78731, and 78735 zip codes still run original 1980s-era Purex or Jandy pumps and undersized filters that struggle to clear a bloom even when the chemistry is perfect. The Pool Police has recovered green pools across this older housing stock for 25-plus years, and we work within what your system can actually move. We assess the algae type and severity first, brush every surface to break up the colonies, then dose shock calibrated to your pool's real chlorine demand rather than a one-size guess. We run that aging filter as hard as it will go and clean the media repeatedly through the kill cycle, vacuuming dead algae straight to waste so a tired filter is not asked to catch what it cannot. Then we rebalance the full chemistry and, if the filter media is shot, we tell you honestly rather than dragging out the recovery. This is a proven multi-step protocol, not shock-and-pray — most West Austin pools are swimmable in 48 to 72 hours, follow-up included. For city-specific recovery, see the Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, and Lost Creek pages.

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Typical Pricing $385–$950 per recovery, including follow-up visit Severity drives the price — most residential green pools land at $485–$650. Filter replacement, if needed, is an additional parts cost. See full pricing guide →
What's Included

What We Do

Assess algae type and severity — green, mustard, or black — to choose the right attack plan
Brush every surface to break up algae colonies so chemicals can penetrate
Apply targeted shock treatment calibrated to the actual chlorine demand, not a guess
Run the filter continuously and backwash or clean elements as pressure rises during the kill cycle
Vacuum dead algae to waste so it leaves the pool entirely instead of recirculating
Rebalance all chemistry — pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, and calcium — for long-term stability
Why Choose Us

Why The Pool Police?

Proven multi-step protocol — not a single bag of shock and crossed fingers
We handle the worst of the worst: pools that haven't been touched in months
Fast turnaround — most green pools are swimmable in 48 to 72 hours
We clean or replace filter media as part of the recovery, not as an upsell
Follow-up visit included to confirm the water holds clear
On the Ground in West Austin

Local Conditions We Account For in West Austin

Every green pool recovery visit in West Austin is calibrated to the conditions that make pools here different — not a generic checklist:

Older homes often have aging pool equipment and outdated plumbing
Mature tree canopy creates heavy leaf and debris load
Some pools date to the 1970s and 80s with plaster and coping that need careful handling
High property values mean pool condition directly impacts home value
Service Area

Neighborhoods We Serve in West Austin

Far West Northwest Hills Tarrytown edge 78746 78731 78735
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm in West Austin — which page should I look at?

Depends on the exact location. If you're inside the City of West Lake Hills (78746), see our dedicated Westlake Hills page. If you're in the City of Rollingwood, use the Rollingwood page. If you're in the Lost Creek master-planned community (78735), use the Lost Creek page. For Far West and the other West Austin zip codes, this umbrella page covers you — we serve all of it weekly.

Can you service older pools with outdated equipment?

Absolutely. We work on pools of every era, including systems from Purex, original Jandy, and early Pentair equipment. When parts are no longer available, we know the modern equivalents that fit without requiring a full replumb. West Austin's older housing stock is full of these legacy systems and we see them every week.

How long does it take to clear a green pool?

Most green pools in the Austin area are swimmable within 48 to 72 hours. Severe cases — especially pools that have been neglected for months — may take up to a week if the filter media needs replacement and multiple rounds of vacuuming are required.

Why did my pool turn green?

Algae blooms happen when sanitizer levels drop below effective range, usually due to a pump failure, a chemical imbalance, or heavy organic debris after a storm. Austin's heat accelerates algae growth dramatically — a pool can go from slightly cloudy to full green in 24 to 48 hours during summer.

Can I swim in a green pool?

No. A green pool harbors bacteria, parasites, and high levels of organic contaminants. It's not safe to swim in until the water has been properly treated, filtered, and tested. We'll confirm the water is safe before giving you the all-clear.

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